XRP is now back to trading just above the $2 level after an early January 
rally briefly carried its price action into the $2.40 range. The pullback has 
so far been controlled, with price holding above former resistance that has 
now turned into short-term support. A technical analysis shared on X by crypto 
analyst Bird proposed that conditions are now right for a familiar macro setup 
that has preceded XRP&#8217;s largest historical rallies. The focus of this outlook 
is on XRP&#8217;s reaction with the US dollar index and what its next move could 
mean for the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Crypto Market Watches As Clarity 
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Unlocked XRP Rallies Bird’s analysis is based on the US Dollar Index, or DXY, 
and its inverse relationship with XRP during important phases. The chart 
accompanying his post pointed to three previous periods, around 2017, 2021, 
and 2024, where sustained weakness in the dollar coincided with aggressive 
upside moves in XRP. In each of those cycles, red candles on the DXY chart led 
to a loss of dollar strength, while XRP responded with strong upward expansion 
shortly after. This recurring pattern means that XRP’s largest moves tend to 
follow macro shifts, not just even events related to XRP. When dollar 
dominance fades, capital always rotates into crypto assets, and XRP has been 
one of the primary beneficiaries of that transition. Interestingly, the 
current setup shows that DXY has returned to a similar structural zone seen 
before past rollovers. As shown in the chart below, the DXY is now trending 
downwards. US Dollar Index, XRPUSD. Source: @Bird_XRPL On X XRP To New All- 
Time Highs? The first highlighted phase captures the late-2017 to early-2018 
cycle, when a weakening dollar backdrop lined up with XRP’s rally run into the 
cycle peak in the mid-$3 range. A similar relationship appeared around the 
2020-2021 window, where dollar softness was followed by XRP surging to $1.90 
at its cycle top. The latest was in H1 2025, which culminated in XRP reaching 
its current all-time high of $3.65 in July. The important context is why the 
current moment is a decision point. At the time of writing, the DXY is sitting 
around 99, and from here it can either turn lower and start printing red 
candles again or catch a bid and print green. If DXY starts printing red 
candles again and rolls over, the pattern Bird is pointing to suggests the 
macro backdrop becomes supportive for another strong XRP leg higher, which is 
why a new all-time high above $3.65 could come into view within the next few 
months. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Peak Might Ignite ADA’s Rally, Says 
Cardano Creator If DXY prints green and strengthens, that would be the 
opposite signal: it can tighten liquidity conditions and keep XRP&#8217;s price 
action capped in consolidation around $2 before any breakout attempt. Either 
way, the dollar’s next move will signal what comes next. Featured image from 
Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin enters the weekend in a quiet, range-bound mode, with support around 
$90,500–$88,200 holding firm. While price action remains subdued for now, key 
resistance levels near $94,100–$107,500 will likely dictate the market’s next 
major move. Whether BTC resumes its upward trajectory or tests deeper support, 
the coming week could provide the confirmation the market has been waiting 
for. Expect Slower Bitcoin Market Moves According to Kamile Uray, the market 
has entered the weekend, a period typically characterized by slow and subdued 
price action. The key support region between $90,588 and $88,280 has not yet 
formed a clear bottom, but it continues to prevent a sharper decline. Related 
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Drop Below $70,000 On the upside, a daily close above the $94,130 resistance 
would signal that bullish momentum is resuming. If this level is cleared, the 
next key resistance to watch is in the $98,200–$107,500 range. The $107,500 
mark is particularly significant, as a daily close above it would represent 
the first higher high relative to the last downward wave on the daily chart, 
potentially opening the door for further upward continuation. Should the 
market face deeper declines, there are multiple support zones to monitor: 
$86,398, $83,822, and $82,477. As long as BTC holds above $82,477, any 
pullbacks are likely to be considered retests of previous breakouts, keeping 
the broader bullish scenario intact. If BTC closes below $82,477, it could 
trigger a continuation of the downtrend, possibly testing the $74,496–$71,237 
zone, which represents a strong support area. Once a clear reversal is 
confirmed from this region, an upward move targeting the downtrend line could 
follow, offering a potential opportunity for traders to re-enter the market. 
Weekend Choppiness Expected As Volume Remains Light In a more recent update by 
Lennaert Snyder on X, Bitcoin has entered its weekend liquidity phase. As 
usual, trading activity is expected to be muted due to weak weekend volume. 
Looking ahead to next week, Snyder noted that the best-case scenario would be 
a break above the monthly open in the next weekly candle. Related Reading: 
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Snyder is monitoring key triggers for quality trades. Historically, Sunday 
“scam-pumps” have provided opportunities to execute short trades near 
liquidity zones. Currently, the $87,600 monthly open is viewed as the main 
target for potential downside. A diagonal line drawn on the chart highlights 
buy-side liquidity from shorts, which could be swept before a market structure 
break (MSB) forms, allowing shorts to be executed. If Bitcoin climbs above the 
current weekly high near $94,700, Snyder notes that the setup would simply 
wait for the next MSB to enter shorts again. Another key resistance to watch 
next week is around $96,500. A clean break above this level would invalidate 
the bearish thesis targeting the monthly open, signaling that upward momentum 
could dominate. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

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